Culture 2024, September
In place of the usual clericalism and set expressions of speech, numerous memes have come. In our article we will tell you about the origin of one of the latest popular memes - "…, Carl!"
One of the most interesting museums in the capital, the Oriental Museum, attracts with rich expositions and unique content. Even a brief inspection of its halls leads to admiration for the amazing art of various peoples of the East. After visiting the museum, I want to nod, agreeing with the famous words: "The East is a delicate matter …"
Pskov is an old Russian city, and today it is also a major tourist center. What to do during a trip to the Pskov region? What sights and museums of Pskov should be seen?
What is the most important individual feature of each person? That's right - it's his first and last name. People began to call each other names in ancient times, but surnames appeared relatively recently. How were they formed? By what principle? Of particular interest is the question of who created the funny surnames
For adequate self-esteem, you need to know yourself well enough. Know not only the bad about yourself, but also the good. What are virtues? These are qualities that put you on a high level and make you pleasant or necessary to others. But how do you form the right picture of yourself? Consider as many factors as possible
Katyusha, whose monument can be seen in many cities, is the unofficial name of the barrelless BM-13 field rocket artillery systems, which made a significant contribution to the victory in the Great Patriotic War
The article describes the role of statistics as a science. The concept of kurtosis and its use in statistics are considered
The article tells about the most beautiful representatives and representatives of the fashion world industry of our time
Arcature belt is an element used in the construction of various structures. It is created both inside and outside the building. About what an arcade belt is, about its features and structure will be discussed in this essay
Everyone who has been on a tour of the Kremlin may not even suspect that today this historical place could look completely different. The fact is that several magnificent temples and churches were destroyed on this territory, including the Ascension and Miracles Monastery, the Cathedral of the Savior on Bor and other historical monuments
XVII century is a transitional century for national history and culture. This period is considered to be time. It was then that the prerequisites for the famous Peter the Great reforms were formed in our country. The main component of this process is the secularization of culture
Great Russia is famous not only for its enviable dimensions and beautiful nature, but also for a large number of historical monuments that mark all the pages of the history of the state. This article will list the most famous monuments in Russia, so that those who wish can choose the most interesting and make their own tourist route in accordance with their location
How are Indians different from Indians? The answer to this question, as well as a story about the life of Indian women, is especially for you in our article. What is the correct name for Indian women, how do they differ from European ladies, and are ancient customs and rituals preserved today in Native American tribes?
The Palme d'Or is considered one of the most prestigious film awards. Any director whose picture will be liked by the jury of the Cannes Film Festival can get it. How is the competition program different from the Oscars, and why is it more important for some to receive this award than the American Academy Award?
The churchyard is not only a place for the burial of dead people. If its roots go back many centuries, there are significant architectural structures on the territory, then it may well become a historical monument, like the Baikove cemetery in Kyiv
The panorama of Vasilevsky Island with the same brick-colored lighthouses is often found on postcards of the Northern capital. This is quite natural, since the history of rostral columns is inseparable from the history of St. Petersburg
The Order of St. George is the only order that was issued in the Russian Empire solely for military service to the motherland. It was founded by Catherine II in 1769
Korea, like any other country, is associated with certain established images. This is, first of all, the national Korean clothes - hanbok, which many people certainly wear for a holiday, this is he althy Korean food - kimchi and bulgogi, this is the Korean alphabet - hangul, there is even a holiday dedicated to it. So, about the holidays in Korea in order
Serbian national hero Obilic Milos became famous for his feat during the Battle of Kosovo. Due to the lack of documents relating to his era, many facts of his biography are unknown
Each nation has its own characteristics. The origin of the Turks is rooted in the distant past and is fraught with many interesting things
Everyone is pleased when they are treated respectfully, calmly, without raising their voices. We all seek the society of well-mannered people, because they are the most comfortable with them. How can we become one ourselves?
The article tells about Chinese porcelain figurines, including how and when the art of making them arose. About the personification of which gods and sages are the most popular of them, as well as the reasons for the appearance of a particular figure
30-40 years ago, street artists were arrested for vandalism, and their work was called daub. Nowadays, such people are called masters of street art and they have entire cities at their disposal. Among them are recognized artists who are invited to work in world capitals, and thousands of people see their paintings every day
The museum sees its mission in being a unique place that transmits information, knowledge, new scientific approaches to the study of the work of a compatriot - the unsurpassed artist Pablo Picasso. Therefore, the team is constantly developing new programs, services, events
What is a cult of personality? The first thing that comes to mind is the admiration of millions of people before Stalin, Hitler, idealization and exaggeration of their merits and merits. Such senseless admiration, obedience and fear were inherent in people at different times. And it was not always connected with something animated
Motorcyclists have become full participants in the movement for a long time. Every year their number is growing. Motorcycles are ridden by people of all ages, regardless of religion, politics or profession
Hanukkah is one of the most famous religious holidays in the world. Not only Jews know about it, but also representatives of other faiths. However, there are people who will not be able to answer the question: “Hanukkah? What is it?"
Our century has come quite recently, and therefore we cannot yet say who the outstanding personalities of Russia of the 21st century are. However, an analysis of the past will give us the opportunity to understand what truly great things we can expect from Slavic blood. After all, as you know, who knows the past, knows the future
Faina Ranevskaya is known throughout the world for her witty, ironic, funny and truthfully accusatory statements. Many of them have become aphorisms, popular expressions. Let's remember today one of the most famous phrases of the great actress: "It is better to be a good person who swears than a quiet, well-mannered creature"
There is a version, or rather a legend or a tale, that tells that the artists of the Moscow Art Theater during the time of Stanislavsky were so skilled at holding a pause on the stage that, without uttering a single line, they made the audience sob and laugh. So it was or not, no one can say. At the time of the organization of the Moscow Art Theater in the capital's theater circles, the expression "Chekhov's pause" was in common use. This phrase has not become part of colloquial speech
Everyone knows that baptism is a responsible step not only for a child, but also for godparents. It is important that the godmother and godfather are chosen correctly. Their duties are also an important point that must be clarified in advance. What should new godparents know? Read about it in the article
Many people don't even know what secrets majestic buildings hide in themselves, they don't know what is the biggest pyramid and how many people built it. In fact, these are monumental tombs that kept the buried pharaohs, the rulers of Egypt at that time
The Russian language has a wide range of expressive means. One of them is the synecdoche. Examples of its use are found in Russian literature quite often
Punk culture originated in the 70s of the twentieth century. Who are punks? What drives them? What are their main ideas? In this article you will find many interesting facts about this subculture in the world and in Russia
One of the most famous historical monuments of Tajikistan was built to protect the local population and trade caravans from nomadic raids. The Hissar fortress still impresses with its power and monumentality, especially after a major restoration
The coat of arms of the city of Chita is not only the official symbol of the city, but also a reflection of the fascinating and eventful history of the Chita lands, developed by Russian settlers in the middle of the 17th and 18th centuries. No less interesting is the symbolism of the emblem, dating back to the era of the reign of the last Russian emperor - Nicholas II
Greed has long been considered one of the worst vices. After all, she, like cancer, corroded the soul of a person, turning him into a slave of his own pride. And it was almost impossible to escape from her captivity, since the person did not understand what exactly his problem was. What's more, he didn't even want to do it
A person goes to work and comes back. Daily performs routine tasks, sometimes rests. Such a way of life suits one. Another is looking for an alternative to such an existence and finds it. It's called a "roller". This means that he is part of a special community of people united by common interests
On the Internet, there are often strange combinations of three incompatible letters. What is it - a new way for young people to send strange messages to each other or a special cipher invented in the USA?
Pear color is a unique find for those who want to add aristocracy to the interior of their apartment, and for those who want to achieve bright colors and optimism. It goes well with others, and is also used to decorate different rooms